Corporate Accountant

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This is a permanent role Corporate Accountant
Hybrid Working
Enfield Council is embracing a modern hybrid working approach, offering the flexibility to work from home while coming into the office in line with organisational policy to collaborate, connect, and contribute to a positive team culture. With a new senior leadership team in place, we are going through an exciting period of transformation to create a proactive, supportive and forward-thinking service - one that anticipates challenges, works collaboratively, and delivers high quality solutions across the full breadth of local authority operations.
We're now looking for a Corporate Accountant to join our Corporate Accountancy team. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Accountant, you will play a vital role in strengthening the Council's financial reporting framework, improving financial controls, and supporting the delivery of our ambitious programme of work.
What you'll be doing
This role focuses on the Council's accounting responsibilities relating to fixed assets-a key and high profile area of the accounts with a diverse workload. This is not just a technical accounting post; you will also have the opportunity to work closely with services across the Council, offering a blend of technical and business partnering responsibilities. In this role, you will also:
* Support the closure of accounts, review financial controls, and drive improvements to key financial processes.
* Lead, maintain and continuously improve IFRS 16 lease accounting processes, ensuring strong controls and comprehensive supporting documentation are in place.
* Supporting the Deputy Chief Accountant in overseeing the Council's Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) finance processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance.
* Ensure compliance with IFRS and CIPFA's Code of Practice for Local Government Accounting for all areas under your responsibility.
* Provide insightful financial guidance to services across the Council, championing strong financial governance and consistency.
* Proactively identify opportunities to enhance the financial support and insight we provide as a Corporate Finance team. About you We're looking for someone with the right blend of technical expertise, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset.
You will bring:
* A CCAB or CIMA qualification, or part qualified status with a commitment to completing your studies.
* Strong financial accounting skills, particularly in relation to fixed asset accounting.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with complex data.
* Local government corporate accountancy experience is highly desirable, but not essential.
If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance
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Location:
Enfield, London
Salary:
£45,393 - £57,477 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Accounting/Financial/Insurance

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